Taoiseach's Press Releases 2010
Statement by the Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen T.D. on the death of the actor Mick Lally.
"Proportionately this is one of the highest spends in the European Union, and a major stimulus to the economy as we return to growth."
The Taoiseach, together with the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government today launched the Government's Infrastructure Investment Priorities for 2010 - 2016 at the new National Convention Centre in Dublin.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD along with Minister for Entreprise Trade and Innovation, Mr. Batt O'Keeffe, today welcomed the opening of the Covidien, European Services Centre, in Cherrywood, Dublin.
Statement by An Taoiseach Mr Brian Cowen TD
Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD today said that the agri-food sector had a major role to play in Ireland’s economic recovery. He was speaking at the launch of Food Harvest 2020, a report which proposes ambitious growth targets for the sector over the next ten years.
The Taoiseach tonight congratulated the people of Derry on the city's victory in the competition for UK City of Culture 2013.
'I am delighted to offer my heartiest congratulations to the City of Derry on being chosen as the City of Culture for 2013.
Having been a strong supporter of this bid it gives me real pleasure to see the great cross-community effort that was made to ensure its success. It is a tremendous achievement that will allow Derry and the North West to show the wider world how far it has come and how much it has to offer.
The publication of the draft Statement of Waste Policy is a welcome step in the process of deciding on a credible and practical policy for the development of a sustainable waste management sector for the next decade and beyond.
The Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D., today, 15th July 2010, announced the appointment of the Board which will advise the Government on the strategic direction, progress and performance of Innovation Fund – Ireland. The Board will also assist in bringing global attention to the Fund.
The Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen TD, travelled to Atlanta, Georgia overnight ahead of the opening of the first ever Irish diplomatic mission in the Southern United States.
The new Consulate is being opened in Atlanta, Georgia as part of the rollout of the new Strategy for Ireland-US Relations launched by the Taoiseach last year.
The Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen TD, today met Mayor Mike Bloomberg at his City Hall HQ in New York. The meeting was also attended by New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.
They discussed the economic situation in the US, Ireland and internationally. They shared their experience on tacking the global recession.